Materials that can revolutionize how light is harnessed for solar energy
Scientists have designed organic molecules capable of generating two excitons per photon of light, a process called singlet fission. The excitons can live for...
Uncertainty in greenhouse gas emissions estimates
National or other emissions inventories of greenhouse gases that are used to develop strategies and track progress in terms of emissions reductions for climate...
Circulation of water in deep Earth’s interior
The existence of water in deep Earth is considered to play an important role in geodynamics, because water drastically changes the physical properties of...
Scientists uncover mystery of DNA methylation
To a large extent, DNA methylation, which regulates vital cell functions, is still a big mystery to the scientific world. Now,, scientists have developed...
Microorganisms build the best fuel efficient hydrogen cells
With billions of years of practice, nature has created the most energy efficient machines. One, hydrogenase, is the oldest in microorganisms and is...
Tools to help manage seagrass survival
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Paper filter from local algae could save millions of lives in Bangladesh
The problem of access to safe drinking water in most parts of Bangladesh is a persistent challenge. Now, a team of scientists shows that...
Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless...
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Facial recognition technique could improve hail forecasts
The same artificial intelligence technique typically used in facial recognition systems could help improve prediction of hailstorms and their severity, according to a new...
Tiny GPS backpacks uncover the secret life of desert bats
A new study using miniaturized satellite-based tags revealed that during drier periods desert bats must fly further and longer to fulfill their nightly needs....
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